Numerous candidates file first day in Starke

January 20, 2006|Tribune Staff Report

KNOX -- Several people filed their candidacy on Wednesday for the May primary election in Starke County. Three Democrats and one Republican have all filed for the sheriff's job. Democrat candidates include Freddie Baker, Oscar Cowen Jr., and James VanVactor, all of Knox, and Republican Bret Hansen, also of Knox. Other Starke candidates filing on Wednesday include:

Evelyn Skronski of North Judson, Democrat for clerk of the Starke Circuit Court.

Michaelene Houston of Knox, Democrat for county auditor.

Jackie Bridegroom of North Judson, Democrat, for county recorder.

Rhonda Milner of Knox, Democrat for county assessor.

Judy Benninghoff and Mark Milo, both of Knox, and both Democrats, for County Commissioner, District 2.